Caramel Apple Empanadas

Submitted by bebe00

"Something fun for Mexican night or Cinco de Mayo."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 36 Empanadas
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• 1 (36 count) package frozen rolls, dough thawed per package directions
• 10 caramel candies, each cut into 4 pieces
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups apples, peeled and chopped
• 2⁄3 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

directions

1. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine caramel pieces and flour. Add apples, caramel topping and lemon juice; mix well.
3. Place dough for one roll on lightly floured surface; roll into 4-inch circle. Spoon about 2 tablespoons apple mixture onto lower half; brush edges with milk. Fold dough in half; crimp edges with fork. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush each empanada with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake empanadas for 15 minutes or until golden brown; serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.